"It's very important to know these stories. When you take our walking tour, you'd be surprised at the endless amount of people that are mentioned who you don't have a clue as to who they are, what they did and what they contributed to our community, to the fabric of this nation."
"Mama Joy has inspired me to discover more about our heritage and share it with others. This tour not only highlights our past but also strengthens our present and future."
"Mama Joy's home was a key location for the underground railroad and housed notable abolitionists Thomas and Harriet Lee Truesdell, emphasizing the importance of 227 Duffield St. in Black history."
"Friends of Abolitionist Place aims to preserve the significant yet often overlooked contributions of Black communities in Downtown Brooklyn, reminding us how history shapes our identity today."
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